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That's Entertainment?

By

Steve Allen

Updated Nov. 13, 1998 1:49 a.m. ET

A n ancient theological concept is the occasion of sin. It refers to social contexts that individuals attempting to reform themselves would be well advised to stay away from. Examples are obvious enough: A recovering alcoholic ought not to spend time in a saloon. Someone trying to kick the curse of addiction ought not go to parties where drugs are freely passed around. A man wrestling with a sexual compulsion should avoid his local singles bar.